Photo Sharing Cards

Here are the photo sharing cards (courtesy of Vistaprint) that we will include in our guests "Thank You" cards. I believe that some of the best shots are candid, and I would absolutely HATE to miss out on those! Soooooo, we're asking all of our guests to upload their pics to an online picture hosting site...

Dancing Shoes, Anyone?

Because I have been that woman with the killer heels still trying to par-tay, we've decided to provide "dancing shoes" for our guests.


Don't worry, the presentation will be MUCH better, I'm just having a lazy day. I have a black wicker basket to display these beauties. Flip flops courtesy of the Dollar Tree.

The verbage to go along will read something like this:

Average Elegant wedding for family & friends:
$32,000
Wedding Photographs Commemorating the Occasion:
$3,000
Deluxe Two-Week honeymoon accomodations in the Grand Cayman Islands:
$8,500
The Newlyweds providing you with dancing shoes to “bust a move”:
PRICELESS

Weekend Recap: What Did YOU Do?

So, today is Mr. CB's birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABE! To celebrate, I whisked him off for a weekend of his favorite things in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Namely me and me...what were you expecting? :)

Prior to our departure, he had no idea what I had planned for him. I had left clues, but he hadn't pin pointed one particular destination.

We arrived at the Courtyard by Marriot in Norfolk late on Friday night. I had planned for a visit to a lounge for drinks. Once we checked in, we both had SLEEP on the brain.

We awoke refreshed on Saturday morning and got dressed for breakfast. After we finished, around 10:30 AM, guess what we did? ANOTHER nap! Yep. Not ashamed at all. About an hour and a half later, we took a ride out to the ocean front and just strolled up the beach. After soon growing tired of that, we took a trip to Lynnhaven Mall. Here I found the cutest bracelet for our big day, and that was the ONLY purchase either of us made. Then it was time for what you ask?? Another nap.

We headed back to our hotel and took an afternoon siesta. This must have been a much-needed weekend getaway so much so that we slept through the alarm.

Mr. CB is quite the entertainment, music and comedy buff. I often joke that he is an encyclopedia of totally random knowledge. Did anyone know that Michael Jackson is of the Jehovah's Witness religious persuasion? I digress...

Mr. CB had never been to a live comedy show, but he had always taped the Def Comedy Jams, Showtime at the Apollos, etc. to be able to watch and watch again. I decided, what better than a relaxing weekend of no computers, no wedding planning, no deadlines AND his first visit to a comedy show? It just so happened to work out that we were able to see a somewhat major comedian...Eddie Griffin.
And guess what?!?!?!? We arrived at the comedy club just early enough to get the last two seats that were front row center!!!! Wasn't sure if this was a blessing or a curse since Eddie is known to base his act on the audience. Luckily, there was a much more "interesting" gentleman sitting directly behind us - or maybe he could see the fear in my eyes? He poked fun at EVERYONE on the front row - except Mr CB and me!!! YAY!!!!

After the show, we headed back out to the ocean to walk along it and enjoy the sounds of the waves...and headed back to our room for you guessed it - sleep...

Pretty please don't forget to leave a comment and share what you did with your weekend!

We're Doing It!!!

...jumping the broom, that is. What on earth did you think I was talking about?

A little history:

Broom jumping is most famous in the United States as an African American wedding custom. During the antebellum period in the United States, slave marriages were not recognized as legal or binding. The broom jumping ritual was a symbolic act within slave communities for marriage. Many African American couples are taking back this custom and incorporating it as part of their modern ceremony. Broom jumping was not done only by slaves however, poor Caucasians in the South and in New England, as well as Gypsies also used this marriage ritual. The jumping of the broom is of Welsh and Celtic origin. In the Celtic ritual, it is a symbol of fertility. Several couples interested in history or pagan ritual also are now adopting this custom in their weddings.

In modern times:
Done as an act of remembrance and to honor the ancestors of the past. Compared to the Jewish wedding ritual of crushing a glass for the destruction of the temple. A broom itself represents cleanliness, the hearth and family. It can also represent fertility. The jumping of the broom is a leap of faith into marriage. In some parts of Africa, ceremonial brooms are used to sweep away evil.

(Taken from Do It Yourself Weddings)

So, without further ado, our broom:

Favor Buffet - To Do or Not to Do?

Thanks to another creative bride, I'm considering a favor buffet. I'm sure somewhere in my posts below, I've mentioned that Mr. CB and I plan to make a donation to the Leukemia and Lymhoma Society in honor of my Mom - if not, now you know. Don't get me wrong, we'll still do this, but I would also LOVE to have a set of these beauties spelling out our last name.

How cool would that be to have those to entertain in the future??!?!?


Huh? What is that? What will we fill it with???

None other than GOURMET POPCORN!!!!

Whatcha think about that?

PSA: Sale at E.L.F. (Eyes Lips Face Cosmetics)

This is the best time to get bargains.



Nordstrom is changing the logo on their makeup, so they're selling everything for one dollar on line.

The make-up line E.L.F. (eyes-lips-face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They are getting rid of the entire make up in the ELF packaging. They are selling everything for $1. You do have to pay shipping. They have everything powder, mascara, lipstick, a mineral line, brushes etc. The website is http://www.eyeslipsface.com/shop.asp

When you check out there is a space for a coupon code. Use CAROLINA and save an additional $7.50 if your order is over $15.00. Free Shipping code ECTAPBY. 50% of Studio code EGSTUDIOX. You can only use one code.

Pre-Marital Counseling - Are You Game?

Disclaimer: The picture is not indicative of our experience.

We began our counseling this past weekend. We are a part of a group session with approximately 10 or 11 couples. It lasted for 2.5 hours, and is scheduled for 12 weeks.

Can I just say that we couldn't be more excited?!!?! Like all other normal couples, we have our disagreements. Nothing major, though. This church-based counseling is seeming to be the BOMB.com. We both really felt like we had confirmation of our relationship just in the answers to the questions that we were asked. We think very much alike, and share the same values.

I guess, what I wanted to say, if given the opportunity - I HIGHLY recommend it!